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Sim-ply Lovleh F1 25 hands-on preview, part two: Drifting when you give it a bootful, but not spinning out as much No more being dredged from the harbour: I can finally manage a lap of Monaco without full traction control on. Image credit: EA Article by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on April 17, 2025 I’ve spent a fair amount of time in F1 24 facing backwards before tapping the flashback button. It’s my own fault – I insist on setting the difficulty too hard, doing manual gears and turning the traction control down to the medium setting. With that previous entry in the series, when mixed with my brick of a right foot, this was a recipe for a fair amount of mistakes, especially on a tricky track that may or may not come with some close barriers ready to punish you for any mistake. Baku, for example, or the ultimate challenge in the form of Monaco – a track set up for the much smaller and nimbler F1 cars of yesteryear, rather than today’s comparative behemoths. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. In F1 25, though, based on what I've played so far, things have improved. The way I drive now feels like an experience that’s just as much of a wild ride, but doesn’t feel liable to bite you a little too often in ways that don’t quite make sense. In the hands-on laps I did, as well as Spa, Imola, Singapore, Bahrain (and a few others I’ll get into later), nailing the perfect lap was still very tricky, but not because of sudden mid-to-late corner spins that feel impossible to avoid unless you barely touch the throttle. Instead, I often found myself able to wrestle back control of - or - correct the slides getting on the power a bit too hard and fast induced. Don’t get me wrong though, there was still a penalty to my leadfootedness – going sideways looks cool, but it ain’t the fastest way to go F1 racing. Plus, the game’s still happy to make your life hard if you happen to go into a corner in the wrong gear, as happens to me on the reg. Meanwhile, on a controller it’s still hard to get that kind of in-depth feel for the car, but in the run around Albert Park I had using an Xbox pad, there’s still enough vibration to provide some feedback for you to react to and mould your driving around. Even if things on a whole feel a bit more floaty in terms of direction changes when you’re playing that way. Reverse, reverse! | Image credit: EA This brings me to F1 25’s year-on-year changes when it comes to stuff that isn’t mode-specific. Five new tracks have been laser-scanned so they’re more detailed and accurate – Bahrain, Miami, Albert Park, Suzuka and Imola. Interestingly, creative director Gavin Cooper revealed that these tweaks has involved doing some species-correct tree placement, in order to ensure that every tree you see by the side of the track is the right kind for the specific location. Suzuka’s famous cherry blossoms are probably the most obvious example. I dunno about you, but I’m gonna be parking myself in a gravel trap and channeling my inner Springwatch to truly appreciate this change. Trees aside, the addition of reverse layouts is a big change for three tracks – Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Austria. Cooper explained that these three were picked as they were the “best contenders” to be fun to run backwards, something I can conform from my hands-on. I’m not usually a fan of games that include a lot of reverse track layouts, as they rarely race better than they do in the intended direction and it can feel like needless track number padding if these alternative layouts are counted as separate to their right-way-around twin, but I did enjoy taking on these three. As it turns out, trying to take the searingly fast Copse corner flat is just as much of an adrenaline rush as trying to do it the other way round, with the added peril of having grass beyond the exit kerb on the right, meaning that you’re more likely to be punished if you carry too much speed and run wide. Ditto for Zandvoort’s banked turns, with the last one I imagine likely to be a recipe for some pretty hilarious start-line pile-ups. It’s no surprise that Codemasters has picked a trio of relatively short tracks that all boast at least a couple of these sketchy high-speed sweepers, and they seem like a solid addition, if not something I imagine I’ll be using regularly once the initial novelty wears off. This is nice, if a bit overdue. | Image credit: EA Alongside these track changes, there are some interesting additions to the cars and drivers themselves. The most noteworthy is that F1 25 sees the series finally introduce the kind of in-depth livery customisation via a decal editor that’s been commonplace in the likes of Forza and Gran Turismo for ages now, as well as having been in Midnight Club: Los Angeles as far back as the PS3 era. It’s better to finally have the ability to actually place sponsor decals in a way that forms part of a unique livery, rather than ending up with every custom F1 car being a bit of a cookie cutter design, but it’s fair to say this is an overdue addition rather than an innovation. That said, good on Cooper and co for only admitting the previous decal system “wasn’t as good as it could have been”. The sponsor decals themselves also got a revamp to match the expanded capabilities of this new placement system, ensuring that it’s not just a case of you trying to put together a swanky full livery with the same tools as before. Codemsters has attempted to give its array of not-quite-real companies more realistic brand identities, encouraging you to create a livery that incorporates their colours. Hopefully in a more visually-appealing way that the BWT Alpines have in recent years. You can also pick a custom font for your driver number in 25, which is a bit more unique and plays into the kind of personal branding all F1 drivers do nowadays. Beyond this, a couple of other changes that caught my eye are the fact that your custom MyTeam car will now actually have the engine sound of whoever manufacturer you’ve picked, instead of being just the same generic tone for everyone, and also the the real-world driver radio clip voiceover introduced in F1 24 has now been extended so you’ll get it playing in qualifying as well as races. Plus with the latter, Codemasters says it’s “doubled” just how many of these voiceover lines are in the game, and added in some from team principals, so you can hear Christian Horner whisper sweet nothings to Max Verstappen after every race because knows the team’s done for if the Dutchman leaves any time soon. Image credit: EA Finally, F1 World - the made that’s become the catch-all for the F1 series’ more casual one-off single player and multiplayer racing has a new PvE mode called Invitationals, which’ll see you sent a one-time code you can some friends can use to take on a specific race scenario against the AI that’ll have rewards based on how well you do. It sounds like an interesting idea, if maybe lacking the kind of unhinged bumper-car chaos that, for better or worse, defines the multiplayer of most big racing games. Plus, the flashback system has had a little visual upgrade to tell newbies which buttons they need to press to delve back into the action. As I mentioned before, though, from what I’ve played of F1 25 so far, I’m hopeful that at least with my usual wheel and preferences setup, I’ll not need to wind back time to get myself out of quite as many backwards predicaments.

Occidental has bought Holocene, marking the second direct air capture startup the fossil fuel company has bought in two years. The deal was executed through Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, a subsidiary of the oil and gas company, for an undisclosed amount. HeatMap first reported the news. Holocene had been racing to advance its amino acid-based carbon removal technology following a $10 million deal it signed in September with Google to deliver 100,000 metric tons of carbon removal by the early 2030s. At $100 per metric ton, the price was significantly lower than what competitors could offer today. Currently, removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere is estimated to cost around $600 per metric ton. Occidental’s interest in carbon capture stems from a technique known as enhanced oil recovery, in which CO2 is injected underground to stimulate oil wells. The company bought another direct air capture startup, Carbon Engineering, in 2023 for $1.1 billion. An Occidental spokesperson told HeatMap that the company will be using Holocene’s technology to further it’s direct air capture research and development. Direct air capture qualifies for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, with the final incentive dependent on whether the equipment uses zero-emission power and if the captured carbon dioxide is used for enhanced oil recovery. 

German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association VDMA‘s Additive Manufacturing Working Group has released its spring 2025 survey results, highlighting optimism among companies operating in the AM sector.  As one of Europe’s largest industry associations, VDMA represents more than 3,600 mechanical engineering companies, mostly based in Germany and other EU countries. The Additive Manufacturing Working Group focuses on industrial 3D printing with over 180 members in the AM industry, including the likes of AddUp (France), Concept Laser , DMG Mori Additive GmbH, ExOne GmbH, GEFERTEC, Q.Big 3D, and Quantica (Germany) among others. While challenges remain, the findings suggest gradual signs of improvement in sales performance and market outlook. It was noted by Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of the group, that the “member companies continue to demonstrate remarkable stability and adaptability in a changing market environment.” This survey was concluded on March 28, just before new U.S. tariffs were announced. It collected input from companies including producers of 3D printing systems and components, post-processing machinery, materials, software, and service providers, as well as research institutions. According to the group, the range of participating companies reflects the complexity and interconnectedness of the industry. “Our members regularly discuss topics along the entire additive process chain and share their perspectives and experiences,” said Dr. Heering, adding that this helps clarify development needs and supports the industry’s path toward industrialization. How does your company expect the domestic market in the AM sector to develop over the next 24 months? Image via VDMA. Market optimism meets global competition Survey results show that more businesses reported an increase in turnover compared to the previous fall, despite 34% still experiencing a drop in sales over the past 12 months. In a shorter-term view, only 20% of companies reported declining turnover over the last six months, a trend interpreted as an early sign of stabilization. Dr. Heering pointed to this improvement as an indication that conditions may be slowly recovering. Projections for the next two years remain broadly positive. Approximately 77% of respondents anticipate growth in the domestic market, while 64% expect international sales to rise, a noticeable increase from the 58% figure reported in late 2024.  The EU-27 continues to be the leading export destination for nearly 70% of surveyed companies. The US follows closely, cited by 64% of respondents, with non-EU European countries accounting for 29%. While the US plays a major role in export activity, Dr. Heering acknowledged uncertainty around how future exports may be affected by evolving trade policy. As per the survey, competitive pressure remains significant, particularly from China and the US. Roughly half of all member companies identified Chinese providers as key rivals, and 43% reported competing with American firms. Dr. Heering remarked this as a slight uptick from previous results and that “competition from China is becoming more and more noticeable.” Despite global headwinds, investment confidence appears to be returning. Around 40% of participants plan to boost their investment activity in the coming year. Among the factors expected to contribute positively to business performance, 60% of companies cited advances in technology. Other important drivers include the development of new applications and entry into new markets. In addition, 20% of respondents expressed hope that research and development efforts would provide further momentum this year. Dr. Heering emphasized that a focused effort is required in key areas identified across the survey. He noted the importance of improving process reliability and repeatability, controlling costs to strengthen competitiveness, and pushing the development of technologies suitable for serial production. He also stated that “finding new industrial applications will help us to increase market acceptance.” What development of exports (sales abroad) does your company expect in the AM sector in the next 24 months? Image via VDMA. A silver lining after all? If recent reports are any indication, the 3D printing industry may be headed for a steadier year in 2025.  The 2025 3D Printing Industry Executive Survey reflects a moderately positive outlook, with 62.1% of leaders expecting overall favorable business conditions and 67.8% expressing a positive view of internal operations.  Although 2024 fell short of earlier forecasts, sentiment has improved, pointing to gradual recovery across the sector. As inflation slows and interest rates ease, specific market segments may see renewed growth. Still, leaders are approaching the year with measured optimism, recognizing the need to remain flexible in the face of operational challenges and evolving economic conditions. In December 2024, market intelligence firm CONTEXT projected a rebound for the 3D printing market in 2025, particularly in high end 3D printer shipments. Industrial systems priced over $100,000 are expected to grow 15%, driven by demand for metal 3D printers, especially laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems in China, returning the market to 2021 levels.  Despite a weak 2024 marked by shipment declines across most segments, CONTEXT forecasts renewed growth across all categories in 2025, including a 14% rise in Midrange and 8% in Professional systems. Entry level 3D printers remain strong, with double digit growth expected. Industrial shipments are projected to grow at a 19% annual rate. What 3D printing trends should you watch out for in 2025? How is the future of 3D printing shaping up? To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, don’t forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook. While you’re here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays. Featured image shows how does your company expect the domestic market in the AM sector to develop over the next 24 months? Image via VDMA. Ada Shaikhnag With a background in journalism, Ada has a keen interest in frontier technology and its application in the wider world. Ada reports on aspects of 3D printing ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and dental.

It’s a church. It’s a pool. It’s a church and a pool! MVRDV and Zecc Architecten won a competition to transform St. Francis of Assisi Church in Heerlen, the Netherlands, into a public swimming pool. Architects aptly call their vision “Holy Water.” St. Francis of Assisi Church has been vacant since 2023. The competition was meant to give it a new social function and help preserve the historical features of a national monument. MVRDV cofounder Winy Maas sees Holy Water as a scalable model for other empty churches. Existing church pews will be recycled and placed off to the side, while historic artworks are concealed behind glass walls for safekeeping. (Courtesy MVRDV) “The vacancy rate of churches is increasing, so we need to come up with new, creative ideas for what we can do with these buildings, MVRDV’s Winy Maas said in a statement. “Why not give these churches a social function again, as they used to have?” “A public swimming pool is ideally suited for this,” Maas added. “Imagine: swimming the backstroke with a view of a church vault and stained-glass windows. By covering the entire pool area with a small layer of water, you can also create a beautiful visual effect, allowing the church to return to its original form and appear even larger and more impressive through the reflection.” The pool can be covered over to host formal gatherings, like galas. (Courtesy MVRDV) To make way for the swimming pool, the church’s existing floor will be removed. The pews will be repurposed as seating beneath the glass wools surrounding the pool, offering swimmers a place to rest or put down objects. The existing pulpit is where the lifeguard will sit. The swimming pool MVRDV and Zecc Architecten dreamt up for the church’s nave is adjustable—its floor can be lowered and raised to change the pool depth. In one iteration, a thin layer of water on the ground gives visitors the impression of walking on water, like Jesus! The pool’s floor can be lowered, to give the “feeling” of walking on water. (Courtesy MVRDV) A new mosaic floor will likewise border the pool and adjustable pool floor. The mosaic designed by the architects and local artists will echo the church’s existing colors, materials, and stained glass, but also Heerlen’s many public murals. Lighting above the pool will pay homage to the church’s original fixtures, based on historic photographs. Outside, architects envision an illuminated circular canopy marking the main entrance (a halo perhaps?) From there, visitors will enter through the church’s aisles to find changing rooms, or the catering facility, both tucked away in the rear. These spaces will be separated from the climatized pool space by glass walls. Architects imagine an illuminated halo outside the building. (Courtesy MVRDV) Bar seating and dining booths overlook the pool. (Courtesy MVRDV) Architects had to think creatively in regard to constructibility, and making a great concept real life. To heat the pool without damaging the church’s historic materials from humidity, glass walls will enclose the existing artworks. The wooden roof will need to be insulated from the outside, so sound-absorbing panels and new acoustic systems will be installed. The pool will be open for swimming in late 2027.

Ana María Hernando, “El intento del agua/The Intent of Water” (2025), tulle, wood, metal lattice, felt, velvet. All images courtesy of BravinLee, shared with permission With 60 Artists, ‘The Golden Thread’ Weaves Together a Survey of Contemporary Fiber Art April 17, 2025 ArtCraft Grace Ebert The monumental textile exhibition that took over an 18th-century warehouse last spring is back for a second iteration. In the South Street Seaport area of Manhattan, The Golden Thread 2: A Fiber Art Show returns with more than 100 artworks made by 60 artists from around the globe. As with the first iteration, this reprisal includes eight site-specific installations that respond to the former mercantile space. Tomo Mori, “(we) keep going” (2025), donated fabrics, used clothes and linens, acrylic and cotton fillings, and anodized aluminum wires Organized by BravinLee, The Golden Thread is a sweeping survey of contemporary fiber art encompassing a vast array of materials, aesthetics, and subject matter. Several artists connect textiles’ historical association with femininity and domesticity, including Ana María Hernando’s pair of cascading tulle works. Frequently working with the gossamer fabric, Hernando sees her sculptures as an act of rebellion in which “softness becomes less a discreet quality and more a function of power, both formally and symbolically.” Similarly, Diana Weymar presents “American Sampler,” a collection of embroidered, typographic works made during a five-year period. Created to showcase a woman’s skill and literacy throughout the 18th century, samplers have a long history as sites of feminine expression. Weymar draws on this legacy for this patchwork tapestry, which is part of her ongoing Tiny Pricks Project created in 2018 in response to Donald Trump’s tumultuous first term. Colossal readers will recognize several artists in this second exhibition, including Caitlin McCormack, Rima Day, Willie Cole, and Ulla-Stina Wikander. The Golden Thread is on view through May 16. Tiny Pricks Project (Diana Weymar), “American Sampler” (2020-2025), vintage textiles and cotton floss Detail of Tiny Pricks Project (Diana Weymar), “American Sampler” (2020-2025), vintage textiles and cotton floss Caitlin McCormack, “Babylon Rec Room,” vintage wallpaper on salvaged drywall with crochet cotton string and glue embellishment Ali Dipp, “Concession No 3 (Trumbull, Capitol)” (2024), manually stitched threads on denim jeans, 79 x 117 inches Left: Fran Siegel, “Medicine Wheel” (2020), cyanotype, scrim, embroidery, sewing, string, and mounted on bar, 90 x 60 x 10 inches. Right: Manju Shandler, “The Elephant in the Room” (2024), mixed media soft sculpture, 6 x 6 x 9 feet Traci Johnson. Left: “Lil Femme,” yarn on cloth, 12.5 x 22 inches. Right: “Love Me in a Place Where There’s no Space or Time” (2023), yarn on cloth, 7.5 x 7.2 feet Sam Dienst, “Clutter Conundrum” (2024), hand-woven tapestry with yarn, beads, paint, and felt, 56 x 57 x .25 inches Previous articleNext article

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Two Teenage Native American Indian Navajo Sister in Traditional Clothing Enjoying the Vast Desert ... More and Red Rock Landscape in the Famous Navajo Tribal Park in Monument Valley Arizona at Dawngetty Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—from search engines and supply chains to climate forecasts and school curriculums. But amid the buzz about what AI can do for us, an equally important question often gets overlooked: what is it doing to us, particularly those usually left out from mainstream design and decision-making processes, such as Indigenous communities? The answer is complex. AI carries tremendous potential to support Indigenous self-determination, language preservation, and climate stewardship. But it also risks deepening long-standing patterns of erasure, exploitation, and exclusion — unless it is carefully aligned with the values, rights, and realities of Indigenous peoples. One framework that helps unpack these dynamics is the ABCD of silent AI issues: agency decay, bond erosion, climate conundrum, and divided society. These issues aren't always visible in headlines or policy briefs — but they shape how AI shows up in everyday life. And for communities historically sidelined in technological revolutions, these risks can carry outsized consequences. A — Agency Decay Who controls the narrative when technology speaks for us? As AI systems become more embedded in daily decision-making, there’s a growing concern that personal and collective autonomy may erode — especially for groups with little say in how those systems are trained or deployed. When AI is built on biased or incomplete data, it often defaults to dominant worldviews, misrepresenting or ignoring others altogether. This isn’t just a design flaw. It’s a continuation of colonial patterns in a new digital form. Yet some efforts flip the script. The Wasigen Kisawatsuin platform, for example, is being designed to recognize harmful or biased language about Indigenous peoples, flag it, and offer respectful alternatives. The tool serves as a digital ally to reduce emotional labor and as a mechanism to ensure Indigenous knowledge and experiences are not overwritten by default AI norms. B — Bond Erosion Can AI protect culture, or will it strip it of meaning? Cultural appropriation has found new fuel in generative AI. Without guardrails, these systems scrape, remix, and reproduce sacred imagery, ceremonial language, and ancestral designs — usually without consent or context. This commodification not only disrespects Indigenous cultures but also risks severing the very bonds that sustain them. Some organizations are working to turn that around. Natives Rising supports digital upskilling and AI literacy so that Indigenous communities can use the tools and shape them. This includes exploring AI’s role in emotional wellness and creating community-aligned content that strengthens identity and intergenerational connection rather than diluting it. C — Climate Conundrum How can AI serve the planet without sacrificing the communities that protect it? The environmental cost of AI is staggering. Data centers require immense electricity and water — resources often sourced from or near Indigenous lands. Ironically, the very populations stewarding biodiversity hotspots are those most at risk from the tech industry’s growing footprint. A better path is possible. The First Languages AI Reality Initiative uses AI to revitalize endangered Indigenous languages while advocating for carbon-neutral infrastructure. By powering language preservation tools with renewable energy, the initiative models how AI can be deployed in ways that honor both people and planet. This kind of alignment isn’t just ethical — it’s strategic. Indigenous communities have centuries of ecological knowledge and a track record of protecting 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity. A climate-smart AI future must include — not displace — these contributions. D — Divided Society Will AI bridge or widen the digital divide? Access to AI isn’t just about software but also power, infrastructure, and inclusion. Many Indigenous communities still lack stable internet or electricity, let alone the training and legal tools to engage with AI on equal footing. Meanwhile, large AI developers race ahead, sometimes using data sourced from these communities without consent. The result? A lopsided tech economy where some benefit from AI and others are mined for it. That’s why platforms like Corral matter. It consolidates tribal consultation opportunities from U.S. federal agencies, allowing Indigenous leaders to engage with policy more efficiently. By automating time-consuming administrative work, Corral frees up capacity for governance, cultural preservation, and community programming — areas that too often get sidelined due to bandwidth constraints. What A Prosocial AI Future Looks Like The promise of AI lies not in its novelty but in how it’s directed. Prosocial AI — AI systems that are tailored, trained, tested, and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and the planet — is possible. It requires intent and inclusivity from design to deployment. Here’s how: Design with, not for AI systems must be co-developed with Indigenous communities, drawing on their knowledge systems and lived realities. This ensures technologies are accurate and aligned with cultural values and legal rights.Invest in ethical infrastructure Renewable-powered data centers, governed by local communities, can mitigate environmental harm while creating jobs and digital sovereignty.Strengthen data sovereignty Community-owned data cooperatives and legal protections must be established to prevent extractive practices. Consent isn’t just polite—it’s essential.Bridge the skills-to-systems gap Coding camps, fellowships, and open-access AI education should be scaled to ensure Indigenous youth and leaders are not only users but creators of AI.AI doesn’t have to repeat the extractive logic of past innovations. It can help restore language, uplift knowledge, and accelerate justice — but only if we approach it as a tool in service of community-defined goals. The choice is ours. Let’s not just ask what AI can do. To reconfigure it with a holistic mindset, let’s ask who it serves, why, and at what cost. What is outlined here, with a focus on Indigenous communities, applies to other minorities as well. AI can be a force of social good that serves everyone. But to unlock that potential, we must design our expanding artificial treasure chest with awareness of the differences that distinguish us and attention to the needs that we have in common. We are all different, but we all share the aspiration for happiness and the desire to be heard and respected. Prosocial AI can serve that purpose. This article is part of a broader series exploring AI’s impact on equity, sustainability, and society, including changemakers from MIT Solve.

Reviewers Liked Power efficiency Supports existing AM5 motherboards The fastest gaming CPU money can buy Fully overclockable Runs cooler than 7800X3D Reviewers Didn't Like $479 for eight cores isn't what you'd call cheap Similarly-priced chips are faster in productivity work Higher power draw than 7800X3D Only eight cores Competitors and Related Products Our editors hand-pick related products using a variety of criteria: direct competitors targeting the same market segment, or devices that are similar in size, performance, or feature sets. Expert reviews and ratings 90 Finally an exciting product worth buying. It's been rough out here, but after a stretch of underwhelming releases, we can confidently recommend the 9800X3D – even at its launch price. For now, the 9800X3D is mighty impressive, the undisputed king of gaming, and it marks a historic milestone. We don't think AMD has ever been this dominant over Intel, certainly not in the last 15 years. By TechSpot on November 06, 2024 90 The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a gaming powerhouse and is probably the best processor release of the year amid a host of fairly underwhelming releases. It's not perfect, and I don't like the increased power use or the increase in price, but neither are so egregious as to dethrone it as the best gaming processor on the market. By TechRadar on November 11, 2024 90 The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the gaming champion, and unlike previous X3D chips, it performs well under all types of workloads. By TweakTown on November 06, 2024 90 The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the fastest gaming chip on the market by a large margin, easily beating Intel's competing processors. AMD has significantly improved performance in productivity workloads, too, helping to eliminate some of the trade-offs of selecting a gaming-optimized X3D chip. By Tom's Hardware on November 06, 2024 80 The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is quite simply the fastest gaming CPU you can buy right now. It makes a mockery of Intel Arrow Lake, its frame rates are quicker than those of the 7800X3D, and its extra clock speed gives it a serious boost in multi-threaded software too. It's expensive, but just about worth the extra cost if you're a gamer. By PCGamesN on November 06, 2024 90 The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is extremely powerful in games, which makes it easier to recommend than other recent processors like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X. Especially if you’re building a rig with a powerful graphics card, the 9800X3D is going to be the best way to get the most performance out of whichever GPU you pair it with. By IGN on November 06, 2024 90 AMD’s 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache makes the Ryzen 7 9800X3D a winner. By KitGuru on November 06, 2024 50 Geared toward gamers, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D costs about as much as some faster Ryzen 9 CPUs. Buying a similarly performing Ryzen 7 or Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU for much less money and putting the difference toward a graphics card is a far better option. By PCMag on November 06, 2024 To sum up, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D continues the proud X3D tradition, delivering impeccable gaming performance while remaining relatively power-efficient and more or less affordable. The improved content creation performance and more favourable thermals are the icing on the cake. Well done, AMD. By EuroGamer on November 06, 2024 If you seek the very best gaming firepower, it could make sense, and doubly so if you stream or use your PC for other demanding workloads – the 9800X3D’s content creation leap is breathtaking, and the AM5 platform supports newer technologies like PCIe 5, DDR5, and USB 4. By PCWorld on November 06, 2024 Load More Reviews…

In 2002, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland collaborated on 28 Days Later, a post-apocalyptic horror centered around a virus that turns humans into rabid, zombie-like creatures. Nearly three decades later, the rage virus has returned with a vengeance in 28 Years Later. Sony’s two trailers for 28 Days Later, including the one released today, have been spectacular. Set to a voiceover of Rudyard Kipling’s poem Boots, the frenetic, in-your-face action moves at a breakneck pace. The stunning visuals look like they came from high-tech IMAX cameras. However, that’s not the case. Recommended Videos According to WIRED, 28 Years Later was shot using an iPhone 15 Pro Max. These iPhones were paired with numerous attachments and adapters — one of the perks of having a $75 million budget. Producer Andrew Macdonald later told Empire that Boyle used drones, digital cameras, and other film cameras in addition to the iPhones. Still, it’s an impressive feat of filmmaking to shoot a blockbuster with a phone that many people carry in their pocket. Related In 28 Years Later, Britain has collapsed. A small group of survivors lives on a secluded island connected by a heavily defended causeway. When a father and son leave the island to explore the mainland, they discover “secrets, wonders, and horrors of the outside world.” 28 Years Later stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, and Ralph Fiennes. Boyle directs 28 Years Later from a screenplay by Garland. This is the third film in the 28 Days Later series, behind 2002’s 28 Days Later and 2007’s 28 Weeks Later. 28 Years Later is the first film in a new trilogy. The second movie, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, was directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Garland. The Bone Temple will be released on January 16, 2026. 28 Years Later opens in theaters on June 20. Editors’ Recommendations